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The Witcher Season 4 Posts Franchise-Low Reviews but Debuts High on Netflix

Critics say the season’s problems stem more from writing and tone than the lead actor change.

Overview

  • Season 4 launched on Oct. 30 with Liam Hemsworth taking over as Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill.
  • Aggregator scores are the series’ lowest to date, with Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic reflecting a weaker critical reception.
  • Several reviews judge Hemsworth less effective than his predecessor, yet many fault the season’s writing, direction and overall quality.
  • Early viewing data from FlixPatrol shows the season climbing to No. 2 on Netflix’s global chart shortly after release.
  • Netflix has confirmed a fifth and final season, already filmed and in post‑production, and showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has indicated she plans to step back after it concludes.